Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-14

bill, a. amended, was rend the third time
and passed to be epgrOssed.
On motion of Mr.. Shaw OF Portland, bill
An act to incorporate the Cumberland lllumi-
ns,lnR Company, was taken from the table,
and ordered printed, pending third reading
House Document Q, bill an act to create
Bureau Of Labor Statistics, came up by spe-
cial assignment pending acceptance OF amend
menis.
Mr.. Pettangall Of Pembroke, said that II
seemed to him this was an important matter
and NO, Id be of great value to the State.
One feature seemed to him inadequate. He
referred to the portion appropristing $1,000
for the salary of the c0mmi+si )ners. he
did not think that any man fit to take charge
of this bureau could afford 10 do so on that
salary, He did not know but what there
might be such person. He would like
the gentleman most interested in the matter
to inform him on the subject. In as much
a. 4 great manv men were absent, and gem
tlemen would like to consider this PROPOSE
ton, he moved the bill lie on the table until
Tuesday.
Mr.. Lyons of Vinalhaven did not object to
this postponement or any amendment OF the
bill. because he WAS sure it would perfect it,
and he was satisfied the members intended to
pass such a measure. But he believed there
were several assignments for Tuesday which
would probably occupy the whule session,
and he suggested some other day.
Mr. Talbot suggested that the motion To
table, provide for the printing of the amend
ments offered.
Mr.. Paltangall accepted both suggestions
and the motion wa then made to lay the mat
ter on the table until Wedn.sl.y NIX, and
that the same be ordered printed. ltprevaiied
Mr.. Walton of Skowhegan:
MIR. Spesker-I noticed bill among those
passed to be engrossed which troubles me
some " hat-an act to protect trout and lan!-
locked salmon in Wilson and North Ponds,
in Franklin County. do not know as I'M
derstsnd that bill, but if do understand it,
the act leaves the "suckers" in those ponds
to the mercies of the cold. unfeeiing world al
all seasons of the year (Laughter.)
Speaker: The chair takes that view of it.
Mr. WaIton-We have legislated upon all
sorts of f.h and birds and animals, think,
even to the woodchuck. (Lsughter) We re-
fused to legisiate against him. which 10 equiv.
alent to legislation for his protection. Now
the sucker was the first fish that I
became acquainted with in nv
boyhood days. (Lauphter). have great
respect for the sucker (Great laughter).
doa't see why the smoker should be left out
of the legislation Of the legislature. pro
longed lsughter) And. Mr.. Speaker move
to reconsider the vote passing this bill to b.
engrossed wish to offer an amendment to
strike out of \ bill the words except
suckers"
Speaker: The gentleman from Skowhegan
moves to reconsider the vote passing the bill
to be engrossed. Is the House ready for the
question:? The question is, Shall the
suckers stand or fali?'
Mr.. Walton: Mr.. Speaker. when the ques
ton is taken call for the yeas and nays.
The yeas ard nays were ordered.
Mr.. Talbct:
Mr.. Spesker-I rose simply 20 say that /
shall cast my vote entirely upon the repre-
sensations Of the gentleman from Skowhegan
that he has been acquainted with suckers from
his boyhood up.
Mr.. Hayden Of Sangervile-I should like
to hear from the member in that vicinity.
know the pond and know the people have
taken great pains to stock it with fish.
Suckers are a nuisance. They catch all they
want of them and the people are glad of it.
Mr. Vaughn of Jay:
Mr.. Speaker believe know the wish Of
these petitioners MS we'll as anv
person in this house. under
stand something about who they are and
l believe that the Committee before which
this petition Was brought by looking over
the names on the petition and referring to
those who know them, found that they are
gentlemen whose wishes should be granted;
and as believe that this is one of the best
fhof hos <,l a.
House asking for any measure to be granted
in relation to the fsh laws l ask this House
to support that petition in full, as it is gwen
to US.
Mr.. Corson Of New Sharon:
Mr.. Speaker-I wish to base my remark on
the statement of the gentleman from Show
hogan. ssaid the first fsh ne became &C
quainted with in his boyhood days was the
sucker, and now he votes to deprive all the
boys in that section OF the privilege Of be-
coming acquainted with the sucker (Great
laughter On that basis Of tact he should
vote against the motion Of the gentleman.
M. Clark of Calais:
Mr.. Speaker rise to suggest that by this
action the gentleman from Skowhegsn also
proposes to deprive the farmers of that vicin.
ity of the privilege of raising potatoes from
suckers (Laughter.)
Mr.. Randall Of Augusta:
MIR. Speaker-rhe sentiment of this House
is decidedly opposed to class legislation, and
l believe the gentleman from Skowhegsn
Will withdraw his motion 10 protect the class
for which he seems to be counsel here.
Prolonged laughter
Mr.. Walton-Well, Mr.. Speaker, if tho
gentleman wants to 60 home and 60 sucker
ing, l suppose must Withdraw nv motion.
Laughter
No objection being made the motion was
Withdrawn.
Mr.. Talbot-Mr. Speaker. would like to
inquire where that action leaves the sucker.
Speaker. l understand that the sucker is
by tins LETT TO the tender mercies Of this cold
unfeeling world. daughter
Mr.. Noble of Lewi.ton moved that. when
the House adjourn it be to Monday afternoon
at 80; and the motion prevailed.
On motion of Mr.. Dickey of Fort Kent.
Adjourned.
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